Each year we publish our Annual Report and Accounts which contains our assessment of how we have delivered our mission and public purposes and the extent to which the commitments set out in the Annual Plan, as well as regulatory and other commitments, have been met.
This year’s Annual Report and Accounts provides details on some of our cultural, social, and economic achievements during 2024/25.
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Digital consumption of 麻豆社 content significantly increased this year with nearly 10% more requests on 麻豆社 iPlayer, and the platform was the UK鈥檚 fastest-growing long-form video-on-demand service in 2024/25 -
94% of UK adults use our services on average per month (84% per week) -
99% of our original content is made in the UK - we are the largest single investor in UK-made programming -
No.1 in news 鈥� we are the UK鈥檚 most widely used and trusted news outlet
Statement from the 麻豆社 Chair
The 麻豆社鈥檚 future is inextricably linked with the future of the creative industries as a whole and the kind of media environment we want for the UK.
Director-General's Review
If we are to play our part to the full in helping the UK to respond to the challenges we face in the years ahead, we need a strong Charter that secures a universal public service 麻豆社 for a generation.
The 麻豆社's Role in Today's World
The 麻豆社鈥檚 mission, as set out in our Royal Charter, is 鈥渢o act in the public interest, serving all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain鈥�.
Also enshrined in our Royal Charter are the 麻豆社鈥檚 five public purposes. These outline the guiding principles we hold when striving to achieve our mission. They provide a clear framework through which we are held to account, and as such they are referred to throughout this report.
Our goal is to deliver outstanding value to all audiences as a universal public service. And, in doing so, to make a unique and invaluable contribution to the UK鈥檚 national life.
As the world changes, the role the 麻豆社 plays for the UK is changing too.
The past year was one of tumultuous change and conflict across the world. In times like these, with trust and togetherness under threat, the 麻豆社鈥檚 unique value for its audiences shines through 鈥� from independent, impartial journalism and compelling UK content to joyous, unforgettable shared moments.
In recent years the 麻豆社 has been transforming to remain at the heart of audiences鈥� daily lives by seeking to offer outstanding value to everyone. But now a new wave of technological change is reshaping our media landscape. It offers huge benefits and opportunities but also brings fresh challenges for us all 鈥� challenges to our democracy, to our creative economy, and to our society.
Our mission remains to inform, educate, and entertain everyone. But we believe that this is a critical moment of choice for the UK when it comes to the crisis of trust we now face, and its implications for our social cohesion, democratic stability, and economic growth. We want to do more to make a vital contribution for the whole of the country, to help shape the new era of rapid technological change for the good of all, champion British creative talent, and make sure no-one is left behind.
To meet the challenges before us and deliver these crucial benefits for the public and the UK as a whole, in March 2024 we published A 麻豆社 for the Future. It is an ambitious plan, aligned with our five public purposes, to help strengthen our democracy, creative economy and society by prioritising three essential roles.
- Pursue truth with no agenda by reporting fearlessly and fairly
- Back the best homegrown storytelling by investing in British talent and creativity
- Bring people together by connecting everyone to unmissable content
Accelerating the Transformation of the 麻豆社
A 麻豆社 for the Future is a strategy to deliver a 麻豆社 that is more relevant, universally used and offers outstanding value for all. To make this happen, we are working hard to accelerate the transformation of the 麻豆社 that has been underway in recent years.
This report shows that the 麻豆社 is transforming at pace to ensure that we are in the best shape to meet the challenges of a fast-changing, digital-first landscape.
The 麻豆社 is rapidly transforming to be an agile organisation that is fit for the future.
As we transform the 麻豆社 for the future, we are also aware that this year the process of renewing our Royal Charter begins in earnest. It is a process that will determine the scale and scope of the 麻豆社 beyond 2027, and therefore its long-term role and impact for the UK.
We believe it is vital that our audiences should be at the heart of that debate. The public own the 麻豆社, and we want to make sure everyone can have a say on its future.
Three Essential Roles
Pursue Truth With No Agenda
Back The Best Homegrown Storytelling
Bring People Together
Delivering Across The UK
More from the 麻豆社 Annual Report 2024/25
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The 麻豆社鈥檚 relationship with audiences: how we鈥檙e used and perceived by the people of the UK; how we have performed against our targets for the year; and how we engage directly with audiences -
This section looks in detail at how the 麻豆社 operates: our finances; how we recruit, develop and retain the best people; and how we prioritise environmental sustainability -
This section sets out key milestones for the 麻豆社's commercial operations during the financial year, its performance against the 麻豆社鈥檚 strategic goals, key content highlights in the UK and around the world, and the outlook for the year ahead. -
This section looks in detail at the role of the 麻豆社 Board and includes reports from the Board鈥檚 delegated sub-committees. The section also includes detail on our overall approach to corporate governance, our regulatory position and affirmation of the Board鈥檚 duties in relation to the Annual Report. -
This report sets out the 麻豆社鈥檚 financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2025 -
